DHS Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

Written By Jaime Langton

On March 15, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This designation lasts for 18 months from the date the designation is published in the Federal Register. 

Are you eligible? 

Nationals of Afghanistan residing in the U.S. are eligible for TPS if they meet the following requirements: 

  1. You must have continuously resided in the U.S. as of March 15, 2022; 

  2. You must file you application for TPS within the registration period; 

  3. You must establish that you are otherwise eligible for TPS. There are certain bars to eligibility which an attorney can discuss with you if you are interested in applying for TPS. 

If you have questions about your eligibility for TPS, please contact us at www.fourcornerslaw.com or 503.446.3396.

Jaime Langton
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